Senior Director, Sports Production
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
At Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), we believe in the magic of storytelling. Our vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands is brought to life by storytellers, creators, and dreamers who are shaping the future of entertainment.
From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers, WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to help you explore and grow into your best self. Here, you are supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive.
About WBD Sports Europe
WBD Sports Europe is home to a dynamic portfolio of sports brands, channels, and platforms that engage 130 million people every month across more than 200 markets and in 20 languages. Our beloved brands, including Eurosport and TNT Sports, connect audiences with the greatest sporting events in the world, from the Olympics to Grand Slam tennis and beyond.
Your New Role
Join us as a Director at WBD Sports and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality live and non-live sports coverage across our diverse multi-sport rights portfolio. If you’re passionate about sports broadcasting and thrive in dynamic live production environments, we want to hear from you!
Your Role Accountabilities
- Direct live and non-live productions across WBD Sports’ multi-sport portfolio, adapting editorial and technical approaches to various sporting events.
- Cut multi-camera live and non-live studio shows.
- Deliver live productions across studio, remote, and on-site environments, tailoring workflows to meet editorial and operational needs.
- Oversee and support freelance directors and gallery crew, ensuring consistent editorial standards.
- Maintain the distinctive look and feel of WBD Sports’ on-air presentation.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and operating systems relevant to sports broadcasting.
- Collaborate closely with Producers and the Production Management team to plan and deliver events, while building strong relationships with on-screen talent.
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive experience as a live and non-live sports television director.
- Strong understanding of the sports production process.
- Proven ability to guide and support production teams in live broadcast environments.
- Good working knowledge of vision mixing desks.
- Current knowledge of broadcast technologies and production workflows.
Working Conditions
This role is offered as a Hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work, in line with our company policy and agreed upon with your Line Manager. Please note that WBD reserves the right to adjust this working agreement as necessary for business needs.
How We Get Things Done
At WBD, our guiding principles are the core values that shape our operations. We encourage you to explore these values and how they manifest in our daily work. We look forward to discussing them with you during your interview!
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, or any other protected category.
If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and require adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please refer to our guidelines for submitting your request.
